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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 511.92 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 511.92 and 246.63 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 511.92 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/511.92 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 511.92 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 126,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,254.83/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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